Pre and Post Operative Nutrition: Eating Toward a Successful Outcome
If you’ve chosen to embark on the journey of orthopedic surgery, you may feel a mix of emotions. First, excitement for the relief of pain or improved mobility. Next, you may question the process and the aftermath. While the focus naturally tends to center on the surgical process itself and the post-operative care, the significance […]
Overworked Hands? 5 Tips to Care for Your Hands as an Artist or Crafter
Are you an artist or an avid crafter? Perhaps you picked up a quarantine knitting or crochet hobby and haven’t stopped since. Or maybe you explore your artistic side with painting, jewelry making, sewing, or woodworking. No matter what the craft is, you are likely to use your hands, fingers, wrist, and/or elbow in repetitive […]
OHOW Updates Surgical Technology: Enhancing Precision and Improving Outcomes
In the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology, advancements continue to revolutionize surgery performance. At Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin, our Three Critical Success Factors: Quality, Patient Satisfaction, and Staff Satisfaction, are at the core of everything we do, including implementing the latest technological advancements that ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes. This year, we have embraced […]
Exercise During Pregnancy: Experience a Happy and Healthy Pregnancy
Regular exercise has numerous health benefits across all stages of life, including pregnancy. While it is recommended to consult with your doctor before exercising during pregnancy, with uncomplicated pregnancies, it is encouraged as there are numerous benefits and minimal risks. No matter what stage of life you are in, the Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin […]
Patient Recognition Week: Enhancing Patient Satisfaction
Patients are the heart of what we do at Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin. As we celebrate Patient Recognition Week, we have the opportunity to shine a light on the invaluable role our patients play. Beyond being the recipients of care, patients are active participants in the healthcare process, […]
Dry January: Alcohol’s Effect on the Bones
As Wisconsinites, alcohol consumption is deeply engrained within our social gatherings, celebrations, and relaxation. In the New Year, some of us may experiment with “Dry January” after a holiday season of drinking. A month of skipping drinks gives our bodies a chance to rest, and we can reflect on our relationship with drinking alcohol. Besides […]
Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin receives 2023 Press Ganey Human Experience Guardian of Excellence Award®
Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin is recognized as a leader in Patient Experience within the healthcare industry, signifying the best practices businesses should consider implementing in the new year. Orthopaedic Hospital of Wisconsin (OHOW) has been named a 2023 Human Experience (HX) Guardian of Excellence Award® winner by Press Ganey, the global leader in healthcare experience solutions […]
New Year, New You: New Reasons to See a Physical Therapist
Another year has started. With it, the tradition of deciding on resolutions or goals for life improvement. Often, goals are for better health, more exercise, better diet choices, or trying new activities. When it comes to health, we often think of visiting our doctor, dentist, and eye doctor, especially since we get our insurance plans […]
Have a Happy Healthy Holiday and New Year | Tips to Keep Winter Joint Pain Away
While the winter season is full of festive fun, it can also bring winter joint aches and pains. The cold makes our muscles tense up. This tension can lead to less mobility and flexibility in the joints. To some degree, feeling slower and stiffer in the winter is natural. It doesn’t help that the holiday […]